"Ingress" sculpture gets a new look

"Ingress," a large public sculpture
created by Julia Kerl, located on the corner of Chestnut and Railroad, has
recently received a makeover. This previously bright blue sculpture is now a
warm copper color.

"The sculpture’s new copper color has tiny bits of metallic flake. These
bring in reflected colors from both light and sky, emphasizing its different
angles and creating more contrast within the form. The warmer color is also
more visible, and enlarges the sculpture," explained Kerl.

Sculpture Northwest and the City of Bellingham collaborated to get this
sculpture refurbished and repainted, a process which was long overdue. This
sculpture was purchased by the City in 1987 and was originally sited on the
lawn of the Bellingham Public Library.

The City has been fortunate over the years to have many people and
organizations offering services and funding to assist in maintaining the
public sculpture collection.